Today on Africa World Hour, we're spotlighting the state of childhood immunization across the globe. A new joint report by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, reveals that while global vaccination rates held steady in 2024, more than 14 million infants received no vaccines at all-a figure that threatens to derail critical public health goals. From conflict zones to misinformation-fueled hesitancy, the challenges are vast. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Naor Bar-Zeev, Immunization Analysis & Insights Unit Head at the World Health Organization

<p>Today on Africa World Hour, we're spotlighting the state of childhood immunization across the globe. A new joint report by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, reveals that while global vaccination rates held steady in 2024, more than 14 million infants received no vaccines at all-a figure that threatens to derail critical public health goals. From conflict zones to misinformation-fueled hesitancy, the challenges are vast.&nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dr Naor Bar-Zeev, Immunization Analysis &amp; Insights Unit Head at the World Health Organization</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>